SECURING LOGS IN TRANSPORT H.B. 5695 (H-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 5695 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Jeff Mayes
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to delete the following:
-- Provisions for securing logs or tubular products being transported on a highway.
-- Requirements for securing logs transported in a crib vehicle, which are subject to an amendment of Federal law and a waiver of certain Federal regulations.
MCL 257.720 Legislative Analyst: Curtis Walker
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 4-23-08 Fiscal Analyst: Debra Hollon
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb5695/0708